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From
San Francisco to San Diego, California is one of the nation's
most colorful and diverse states. In the north, San Francisco
has the Golden Gate Bridge and the Fisherman's Wharf. There
is an abundance of culture, parks, and sites of interest.
From San Francisco it is only a short ride to the wine country
of Sonoma and Napa Valley. Marin County is picturesque.
Lake Tahoe, with great skiing and summer fun, is just a
two-hour drive east.Central California has Mammoth Mountain
Resort area, which provides summer and winter sports activities
that are as good as can be found anywhere. Hearst Castle
in San Simeon will give you something to talk about when
you return home. Sequoia National Park is a nature lover's
dream.
Southern California has Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic
Mountain, Six Flags, and Knotts Berry Farm. Further south,
the San Diego Zoo and Sea World will fill your days with
fun and excitement. If you like horse racing, Del Mar Racetrack
is mandatory. The Pacific Ocean is at its gentlest off southern
California and offers surf boarding, deep-sea fishing, sailing,
boating, and scuba diving.
Casinos in California offer California-style blackjack with
customized names such as California Aces, California 22,
and other names reflecting the casino or area they are in.
The players have to ante before playing each hand, an amount
that varies from fifty cents to a dollar. In some cases
there is a seat charge based on time at the table. Call
ahead for information. |